Another One Bites The Dust? Borders Bookstore May Shut Down - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-29-2009, 07:20 PM

Yesterday's post about Borders closing down its unprofitable CD and DVD sections prompted a tip from the owner of a small music label. He says his distributor has already cut off shipments to Borders once for nonpayment (in November 2008), and on Monday the distributor warned labels that they'll have to agree not to hold him "liable on any future shipments to Borders in case they file for bankruptcy." Borders' CFO left in January, which is rarely a good sign for a troubled company. And this morning, the Detroit Free Press notes that the bookseller is facing being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. We may not have to wait long to find out; CEO Ron Marshall is hosting a conference call with analysts and investors next week.

http://consumerist.com/5183629/is-bo...ut-to-go-under

TJL · 03-29-2009, 08:29 PM

That sucks.

I like the Borders store in the Time Warner Center.

catlover79 · 03-29-2009, 08:33 PM

What a shame. I've always liked Borders.

Hollow · 03-29-2009, 08:34 PM

oh dear.

i love that store.

PunkyP0WER · 03-29-2009, 09:03 PM

although i feel bad for the employees i can't stand that store, so i will not miss it. very high priced and not very good selection.

browneyes106 · 03-29-2009, 11:25 PM

I like Borders but I never really buy CD's or DVD's from there.

OH Nuts! · 03-29-2009, 11:30 PM

It's actually very scary seeing all the stores that are closing. First Circuit City, now the 2 Virgin Megastores in NYC, and Borders is now not looking in such great shape. Well, Virgin and Borders did have high prices so I'm not too surprised. It's very easy to find cheaper DVDs & CDs elsewhere. (I'm just grateful I have a job and am crossing my fingers and hoping for the best.

) I've never seen the economy this bad.

icecream · 03-30-2009, 12:37 AM

NOOO

Mr. Television · 03-30-2009, 12:42 AM

I liked to buy DVD movies at Borders. They had a great selection and the prices weren't that bad. I don't know where I'm going to shop for them now because Borders did have some rare classic movies in their collection. The TV DVDS were really expensive though so I rarely bought them there.

Family Ties Forever! · 03-30-2009, 01:37 AM

That's a shame. Though I hardly ever buy there because of the high prices.

80sTrivia · 03-30-2009, 05:57 AM

I hope this isn't true... I really enjoy Borders!

Sharop · 03-30-2009, 07:47 AM

NO! Not Borders!

I really like the place. Plus, they have many books that they don't have at the bookshop in my town.

EDIT: Would this apply to Borders stores in the UK?

browneyes106 · 03-30-2009, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

I liked to buy DVD movies at Borders. They had a great selection and the prices weren't that bad. I don't know where I'm going to shop for them now because Borders did have some rare classic movies in their collection. The TV DVDS were really expensive though so I rarely bought them there.

I noticed the classic movie collections there too. My brother used to buy those kinds of DVD's from borders. The TV DVD's seemed to cost 10-15 dollars more then they would be at Target or Wal-Mart.

robyrob · 03-30-2009, 10:14 AM

they need to push their online presence heavily, even if it means selling through Amazon or partnering with someone else, or they just aren't going to survive.

gilligan fanatic · 03-30-2009, 10:45 AM

Borders is way to expensive. Everything in there is list price.

03-29-2009, 07:20 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Another One Bites The Dust? Borders Bookstore May Shut Down Yesterday's post about Borders closing down its unprofitable CD and DVD sections prompted a tip from the owner of a small music label. He says his distributor has already cut off shipments to Borders once for nonpayment (in November 2008), and on Monday the distributor warned labels that they'll have to agree not to hold him "liable on any future shipments to Borders in case they file for bankruptcy." Borders' CFO left in January, which is rarely a good sign for a troubled company. And this morning, the Detroit Free Press notes that the bookseller is facing being delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. We may not have to wait long to find out; CEO Ron Marshall is hosting a conference call with analysts and investors next week. http://consumerist.com/5183629/is-bo...ut-to-go-under
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03-29-2009, 08:29 PM	#2
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03-29-2009, 08:33 PM	#3
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03-29-2009, 09:03 PM	#5
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03-29-2009, 11:30 PM	#7
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	It's actually very scary seeing all the stores that are closing. First Circuit City, now the 2 Virgin Megastores in NYC, and Borders is now not looking in such great shape. Well, Virgin and Borders did have high prices so I'm not too surprised. It's very easy to find cheaper DVDs & CDs elsewhere. (I'm just grateful I have a job and am crossing my fingers and hoping for the best.) I've never seen the economy this bad.

03-29-2009, 08:34 PM	#4
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	oh dear. i love that store.

03-29-2009, 11:25 PM	#6
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03-30-2009, 12:37 AM	#8
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03-30-2009, 12:42 AM	#9
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03-30-2009, 01:37 AM	#10
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03-30-2009, 05:57 AM	#11
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03-30-2009, 07:47 AM	#12
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03-30-2009, 10:14 AM	#14
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03-30-2009, 10:45 AM	#15
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